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Forum: General Discussion 05-04-2015, 11:47 AM
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Posted By Baker
I think there are a lot of those out there. I(we)...

I think there are a lot of those out there. I(we) take for granted our aviation background and how important it is to brief everyone that is participating in the event. One of my passengers once...
Forum: General Discussion 05-04-2015, 02:08 AM
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Posted By Baker
And as far as the questions of "how did you get...

And as far as the questions of "how did you get good...."....
My answer would be humility. You never ever assume that you are good or that you have mastered the art. You are in a continuous state...
Forum: General Discussion 05-04-2015, 01:52 AM
Replies: 89
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Posted By Baker
ANYTHING that can be a threat "sometimes" should...

ANYTHING that can be a threat "sometimes" should be considered a threat ALL the time. I realize you can use some adverse conditions to your advantage. But generally, wind and tide are a threat to...
Forum: General Discussion 07-21-2008, 12:24 PM
Replies: 89
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Posted By Baker
Forum: General Discussion 07-21-2008, 08:56 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,263
Posted By Baker
RE: Docking "aha!" moments

Which brings up another point. Don't let someone on the dock try to steer your boat for you. Make sure you either brief your crew not to throw the line until your command or make sure the people on...
Forum: General Discussion 07-19-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,263
Posted By Baker
RE: Docking "aha!" moments

Howdy Charles!!! Thanks for the post. Hope all is going well. It is million degrees down here on the Gulf coast with lotsa humidity. I am jealous as it is probably 68 degress on Mackinac Island. ...
Forum: General Discussion 07-14-2008, 01:22 PM
Replies: 89
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Posted By Baker
RE: Docking "aha!" moments

Welcome aboard, RED, and hope you don't mind if a laughed a bit out loud at your first docking experience. I think it was the "evaporation of romance" that struck me as being so funny!!! Thanks for...
Forum: General Discussion 07-12-2008, 07:22 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,263
Posted By Baker
RE: Docking "aha!" moments

Marin, they do sometimes delay due to the things FF mentioned. You can have the greaserist of all greasers but the moment those spoilers come up and dump the lift, the whole airplane drops another...
Forum: General Discussion 07-11-2008, 07:57 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,263
Posted By Baker
RE: Docking "aha!" moments

No "aha" moments for me....just ignorant sheer terror...https://www.sparkimg.com/emoticons/smile.gif. My first "big" boats were sailboats with very high aspect ratio glider wing rudders. They would...
Forum: General Discussion 07-10-2008, 11:23 PM
Replies: 89
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Posted By Baker
RE: Docking "aha!" moments

Don't have time at this very moment but I will post up when I do....
Forum: General Discussion 07-10-2008, 11:22 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,263
Posted By Baker
RE: Docking "aha!" moments

See threat and error management thread!!!!....https://www.sparkimg.com/emoticons/smile.gif

Identify threats(tide,wind,singlehanding,unfamiliar dock,etc.)

Anticipate errors....

Have plan B...
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